Corporate Finance Manager

The British American Tobacco Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The British American Tobacco Group is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager for its Statutory Reporting team in London. The role involves overseeing corporate financial reporting, ensuring adherence to accounting standards, managing stakeholder communications, and implementing necessary changes across multiple jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have a degree, relevant accountancy qualifications, and experience in a dynamic financial environment.

Benefits

Market leading annual performance bonus

Diverse health plans

Flexible holiday plan

Online learning platforms

Personalized growth programs

Qualifications

• Degree educated with a professional accountancy qualification.
• Experience in IFRS, US GAAP, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge in lease accounting, financial instruments, and consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Assess regulatory changes and provide solutions for financial reporting.
• Prepare proposal papers on accounting developments.
• Manage stakeholder relationships for reporting accuracy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Technical accuracy

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent financial accounting knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant field

Relevant professional accountancy qualification

Tools

SAP

BPC

Job description

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for for a Corporate Finance Manager in London

As part of Statutory Reporting team, you will support in knowledge acquisition, design and implementation of corporate financial reporting and accounting developments across the Group’s three filing jurisdictions United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing implications and providing solutions for changes in regulations and accounting standards (interim and annual).
• Preparing proposal papers on the application of enhancements or accounting/regulatory developments ensuring technical accuracy, impact analysis on primary statements, KPIs and Non-GAAP measures through appropriate business application and clear articulation of risks and mitigations.
• Redesign of existing business process or the creation of new business processes to implement reporting, accounting and regulatory developments across all responsible areas. This should include business as usual timelines, consider business controls (SOx), forecasting impacts and IT system changes and requirements where relevant.
• Stakeholder management and education of key functions to include but not limited to Global Finance Teams, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations and Business Controls.
• Others ad hoc as requested by the Senior Corporate Finance Manager, Group Chief Accountant, Group Statutory Reporting Manager & Financial Controller – Accounting Developments.

What are we looking for?

• Degree educated with relevant professional accountancy qualification.
• IFRS, US GAAP and financial reporting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience desired in areas like: lease accounting, business combinations, retirement benefits, financial instruments, derivatives and hedging and consolidation.
• Experience in a Group reporting function preferred.
• Experience of implementing changes in accounting standards or regulations within a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment preferred.
• An understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems to include SAP and BPC.
• Effective working relationships across multiple stakeholders – including non finance.
• Ability to work under pressure, keep to tight deadlines and be motivated to deal with ambiguity.
• Excellent financial accounting and SOx technical knowledge.

What we offer you?
• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.